The recent US election is possibly the most important election of the last century. It has been a battle for…
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Welcome to Cranleigh
The Cranleigh School Politics blog is a new initiative aiming at giving our students the chance to take a lead in political discussions and debates, in both domestic and global political affairs.
Post are written mostly by students, with some others by staff, with editorial oversight from Mr Will Davis (Head of History and Politics).
This is a great resource not only for current Politics A Level students, but also for anyone with an interest in current affairs, a desire to study in the future or if you just want a different perspective of what is happening in the world! Enjoy.
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WHAT WILL THE RESULT OF THE US ELECTION MEAN FOR THE USA & THE WORLD – Francis S (Senior Runner Up)
Many have argued that the 2020 election is the most divisive yet crucial election in US history, due to increased…
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What will the result of the US election mean for the USA & the world – Melina P (Junior Runner UP)
“I sought this office to restore the soul of America”. “To make America respected around the world again and to…
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A potential genocide is looming in Ethiopia
Driven by tensions that stem from the Tigray region’s holding of illegitimate elections in the eyes of the Ethiopian government,…
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The Machiavellian direction that Britain is taking.
“A basic problem for people in politics is that approximately none have the hard skills necessary to distinguish great people…
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The unravelling of global democracy
There exists ‘no vaccine for cruelty,’ writes Ben Jones of The Economist, bringing to the forefront of the discussion the…
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Covid-19 and Devolution
Sir Keir Starmer is turning out to be a savvy strategist. In a national crisis, he has been careful to…
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Should England have a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown?
There has been discussion in the UK of another national lockdown to ‘circuit break’ the country. Circuit breaking is having…
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HOW I WOULD REDESIGN THE 2016 EU REFERENDUM
David Cameron created the EU referendum because he wanted to appease the Eurosceptical members of his Conservative Party and neutralize…
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The fight for 2024 begins
When you have political pundits from The Sun, Mail on Sunday and even Guido Fawkes praising the leader of the…
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